Chapter 163 Returning Home

"Have you thought it through?"

Pei Xuanyun spoke slowly, without any emotion.

When Xue Qiao passed the imperial examination and became the top scorer, he had suggested that he join the Six Departments, but was sternly rejected.

He knew what his son was thinking. The Hanlin Academy was known as the place where prime ministers were stored, and his son was naturally proud of it.

Pei Xuanyun was a first-rank official and the only prime minister of Fengtai Pavilion.

For fourteen years, he has been the only prime minister and has many disciples, and he has received the only grace in history!

But who knows what he is carrying on his shoulders.

Ability, loyalty? It's more like a coincidence.

How is it possible that the father inherits the business from his son? I dare not even think about it.

Xue Qiao had ambitions, and Pei Xuanyun thought there was nothing wrong with joining the Qingshui government office, so he went along with it.

Any discerning person can see that a legitimate son who is not good at practical work and only knows how to study is not a threat and is safe.

In other words, Xue Qiao's innocent appearance is the result of Pei Xuanyun's deliberate indulgence.

But now, his son stood in front of him, his eyes extremely firm as he made his request to join the Sixth Division.

"What do you think?"

"My son wants to do practical work and doesn't want to continue wasting time in the Hanlin Academy."

"Which department?"

"Heaven's Lawsuit."

Pei Xuanyun narrowed his eyes.

He gave the answer without even thinking, which showed that Xue Qiao had been thinking about it for a long time.

The main forces for disaster relief this time were the Wanmin Division, the Tiangong Division, and the Xuan Ge Division. Having been together for more than two months, he naturally became familiar with the officials there, and he did not choose one.

He did not choose the remaining duties of the Ministry of Rites, which was responsible for imperial examinations and diplomatic education, or the Ministry of Criminal Law, which was responsible for law revision and case review, but instead chose the Ministry of Heavenly Officials.

The Tianguansi was in charge of the examination, appointment and dismissal of officials, and the supervision of honors and awards, and was known as the head of the Six Departments.

Pei Xuanyun did not answer immediately, but looked to his side.

Years of tacit understanding made the lady understand his meaning instantly. She stood up and walked out, sending away the servants waiting in the yard.

"What do you think of today's celebration banquet?"

Pei Xueqiao bowed again, "The Junior Secretary of the Heavenly Officials Department pointed out the identity of the Disaster Relief Envoy, implying that they were trying to reduce the merits of Your Highness."

Although there was only Shao Si, and although his words were meaningful, he still understood the logic behind them.

It is very likely that he had received instructions or tacit approval from the Chief Secretary and had already developed a certain inclination towards the Second Prince.

Sure enough, there was progress. But since he had thought of this and had chosen to take the initiative to participate, Pei Xuanyun's face immediately darkened, "You want to get involved in the party struggle?"

Pei Xueqiao took a deep breath, "Your Highness is worthy."

"not enough."

Xue Qiao is the legitimate son of the prime minister. Even if Pei Xuanyun is impartial, others will still blame him anyway, so this reason... is not enough.

Pei Xueqiao hesitated for a moment and continued, "There's something I didn't say..."

The dike in Longmen County broke and he was swallowed by the flood. He had no room to struggle and fell into a coma.

In fact, before he woke up completely, Pei Xueqi vaguely regained some consciousness.

The touch of her lips, the air rushing into her body, the warmth in her body, he knew that Qin Zhaoyue was trying every possible way to save him.

The details were not told, but Pei Xueqi made the result clear.

"Father, without the Sixth Prince, you and I would be separated by the Yin and Yang."

Pei Xuanyun didn't expect there would be such danger.

Even though his son downplayed it, he could imagine the despair of being engulfed by the flood.

He read the memorial carefully, which included a detailed report on the reduction in personnel in Longmen County, which was also the time when the losses were greatest on this trip, with many imperial guards and officials suffering losses.

I thought Xue Qiao was able to escape danger because he was by His Highness's side, but I didn't expect there would be such twists and turns.

His face turned pale as he understood the reason for his son's insistence.

No matter how much you repay someone for saving your life, it's not excessive. However, Pei Xuanyun still tried to persuade him, "I can repay you with something else."

It means to take responsibility for this cause and effect. The identity of the prime minister is the confidence, and there will be rewards in the end.

“I want to repay the debt myself, and I understand my father’s concerns.

My son is now a fifth-rank imperial lecturer, and this time, based on his merits, he will be awarded a fifth-rank rank.

Before gaining the right to speak, he would never show any inclination, and if he really wanted to get involved, he would ask his father for advice in advance.

I will repay the favor of saving my life, but I will not risk the Prime Minister's Mansion. I know my limits, so I ask for your blessing, father."

He has grown up after all. More than two months ago, he would never have said such words.

Pei Xuanyun tapped the table with his knuckles and pondered for a long time.

"Let me think about it."

On the other side, Meng Jian followed a similar routine when he returned home: taking a shower and eating.

However, his father was in the camp in the capital and could not leave easily, so the only one who accompanied him for meals was his grandfather.

Drinking wine and eating meat with big mouthfuls, the grandfather and grandson chatted about what they had seen and heard over the past two months.

The warlock's stirring up trouble and assassination were not publicized, and very few people knew the details.

Meng Jian did not hide anything from his grandfather and told him everything he knew, but the old man did not show any abnormality throughout the whole process.

Although he is in a semi-idle state and only has a nominal position in Xuan Gesi, the old man is still well-informed.

After the process was finished, I was full.

"You took the Meng family's magical medicine and broke through to the Divine Martial Realm in a short period of time?"

Meng Jian looked embarrassed. Of course, there was no magic medicine. He scratched his cheek and was a little afraid to look at the opposite side.

"Grandfather...this is a bit troublesome..."

Meng Guang glared at him unhappily, "Humph!"

A true master would naturally not believe in the so-called miracle medicine, it is nothing more than some rumors in the world.

He was not afraid of the Meng family, but in order to avoid more trouble, he still made up a story to spread it to cover up the lie.

"Why do you have to put on such a clumsy show?"

"My grandson doesn't know either. He just follows orders."

"Whose life?"

"Your Highness."

Meng Jian was worried, but he showed no sign of it on the surface.

In the past, he would never dare to hide anything from his grandfather, but... there was no way, he had sworn an oath by his ancestors.

In other words, concealing the truth is also for the good of the Meng family. I think my grandfather will not blame him.

Well, that's it...

Meng Guang didn't hold on to her, but suddenly asked, "I heard that you were quite close to the Sixth Princess?"

Meng Jian:!

Who? Who the hell is talking so fast?

A name suddenly flashed through my mind, it might be that kid Chen Fang.

Hell, even though they were his own death guards, he still had to obey his grandfather's orders at the end of the day.

"Oh?" The old man narrowed his eyes, a glint of brilliance in them. "You look like you really did."

Only four people knew about the canal construction in Mingyan County, and even Chen Fang did not know the details.

But his attitude towards Qin Zhaoyue... I don’t know how much my grandfather has heard.

"Grandfather, the Sixth Princess isn't as the rumors spread in the capital. She's quite talented."

Meng Guang sneered. What's so surprising about this? Moreover, they are from the royal family, which specializes in producing such talents.

"Whether she is talented or not, it has nothing to do with our Meng family."

The old man stood up and walked out.

"Remember your identity. The Meng family does not marry into the royal family. I'll give you a few days to rest well at home."

Meng Jian drank the wine in his glass in one gulp, a bitter smile on his face...